KHALEEJ TIMES, Sunday, Oct 17, 2021 | Rabi Al-Awwal 11, 1443
Dubai Supreme Council of Energy launches Circular Economy Committee
Emirates:
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has launched the Circular Economy Committee
to bring public and private entities together to support the circular economy.
The Committee will develop actionable initiatives to upscale current
applications and introduce best international practices in circular economies.
"The UAE attaches great importance to achieving sustainable and effective use of
natural resources by transitioning to a green economy and increasing the share
of clean and renewable energy sources. The UAE Circular Economy Policy
identifies the country’s priorities in terms of a circular economy. Priorities
include infrastructure, sustainable transportation, manufacturing, food
production and consumption," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, vice-chairman, Dubai
Supreme Council of Energy, said.
Al Tayer stated that the Committee aims to encourage investment in the circular
economy and propose viable suggestions that support the upscaling of current
applications and best international practices in this regard. This achieves
economic growth while protecting the environment and ensuring the sustainability
of natural resources.
"We aim to develop and launch innovative tools and initiatives in collaboration
with our strategic partners to promote the adoption of the circular economy
model across different sectors and ensure its application according to
methodologies that link all effective players. We also strive to support
start-ups and develop the capabilities of entrepreneurs in this vital sector in
addition to encouraging the utilisation of modern technologies capabilities by
enhancing the efficiency of natural resources and promoting sustainable
practices to reuse resources, reduce waste, limit carbon emissions, and build a
better future for generations to come," he added.
Ahmad Buti Al Muhairbi, secretary-general of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy
and Chairman of the Energy Demand Side Management Executive Committee, chaired
the Circular Economy Committee kick-off meeting. Members included
representatives from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), Dubai
Municipality, Dubai Economy, Dubai Science Park, Emaar Properties, and Diamond
Developers.
"We are pleased with the response to suggestions discussed in the first meeting
of the Circular Economy Committee. We already see several excellent examples of
circularity that can be scaled up across Dubai. The Committee discussed the
report on the State of Circular Economy that was reviewed and aligned with the
UAE Circular Economy Policy. The Committee discussed some examples of global
best practices, with next steps in developing initiatives and tools to support
further the circular economy across different sectors in Dubai," Al Muhairbi
said.
A circular economy is an economic system that focuses on reducing the extraction
of natural resources, minimising waste, and regenerate natural systems.